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Slayton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,089 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$65,724 Median Income $38,760 per capita
$160,400 Home Value $239,255 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,724 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $718/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Slayton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,724
13% below
$38,760 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
43% below
Zillow: $239,255
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Slayton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Slayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
57%
Rent
62%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Slayton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Slayton residents earn a median household income of $65,724 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,760. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Slayton is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,255. Median rent is $718/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Slayton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

31.4% of adults in Slayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Slayton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,089
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,724
Per Capita$38,760
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$718
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$239,255
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property101/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary51/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,608 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Slayton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.